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Savory Garlic Butter Beef and Spinach Tortellini

Savory Garlic Butter Beef and Spinach Tortellini

This Savory Garlic Butter Beef and Spinach Tortellini is a quick, delicious dish that combines tender cheese tortellini and flavorful ground beef for an unforgettable meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound cheese tortellini
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 cups fresh spinach
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 0.5 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Large skillet
  • Slotted spoon

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the tortellini according to package directions, then drain and set aside.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and cook the ground beef until fully browned, breaking it up as it cooks.
  3. Add butter to the skillet and let it melt, then stir in the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Add the cooked tortellini to the skillet and gently toss to coat in the garlic butter sauce.
  5. Add the spinach and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until just wilted.
  6. Season with salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning, then finish with grated Parmesan and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 28gFat: 28g

Notes

Feel free to customize the recipe by substituting ground beef with ground turkey or chicken, and adding red pepper flakes for a kick of heat.

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